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Job Brief

Assists the Incident Management Investigator with conducting investigations into situations that may violate a person’s rights and/or protections in accordance with OPWDD and Justice Center regulations.

Shift Worked: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (Mon - Fri)

Weekly Hours: 75

FLSA Status: Non Exempt

Pay range: $26.67 -$26.67

POSITION DUTIES:

1. Assists the Incident Management Investigator with conducting investigations into situations that may violate the rights and/or protection of people receiving services.
2. Requests documentary evidence timely and conducts timely follow-up until documentary evidence is received within regulatory timeframes.
3. Performs administrative duties related to the assigned investigation, specifically filing investigative documents and documentation requests and completing OPWDD 149 drafts as assigned.
4. Ensures investigative documents are obtained in a timely manner to ensure compliance with regulatory deadlines.
5. Participates in regular supervision with the Administrator of Investigations and provides investigative updates, including written notification and follow-up reports, as needed for administrative action.
6. In consultation with related administrators, contacts outside entities as needed.
7. Conducts quality reviews of completed OPWDD 149s prior to submission to the IRC Committee for review.
8. Completes IRC Committee recommendations and follow-up within mandated timeframes.
9. Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Minimum BA/BS in a related Human Services Field or licensure in a medically related field required.
2. Typing and computer proficiency, specifically experience with Microsoft Outlook, One Drive, SharePoint, and Teams.
3. Completed the approved Justice Center investigative training course.
4. Experience working within OPWDD programs preferred.
5. Some knowledge of state regulations governing incident reporting.
6. Able to review, process, and analyze evidence.
7. Able to multitask, prioritize, meet deadlines, and adapt to changes.
8. Must have flexible hours and ability to work remotely and on site as needed.
9. Performs all job responsibilities in full compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

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